Jay Pharoah

Jared Antonio Farrow, better known as Jay Pharoah, is a widely recognised American actor, stand-up comedian and impressionist. Pharoah is known by many as a cast member of NBC’s popular show, Saturday Night Live in 2010. In 2015, Pharoah was named as the 55th greatest Saturday Night Live cast member by Rolling Stone magazine.

Pharoah found his love of impersonations at the young age of six, when he began performing in front of audiences. He quickly made a lasting impression and went on to compete in talent competitions and star in various productions. Many of Pharoah’s characters have drawn inspiration from his own personal life, such as his former principal in high school.

Pharoah has performed at many esteemed venues and comedy clubs and has toured with leading artists and performers including Corey Holcomb and Charlie Murphy.

Pharoah has impersonated many figures, including Barack Obama, Will Smith, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Eddie Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Kanye West, Stephen A. Smith, Peter Dinklage and more. Pharoah impersonation of Barack Obama has been widely viewed on YouTube and gained him international renown online. Pharoah has also appeared in many films and television shows, including ‘Bad Hair’, ‘Family Guy’, ‘A Million Little Things’ and many more. Pharoah is set to appear in some exciting upcoming film productions, including ‘Spinning Gold’ and ‘All My Life’.